VANDERBIJLPARK – A shocking revelation surfaced during the continuation of Keneilwe Shalaba’s bail application testimonies.

The Investigating Officer probing the multiple charges the 32-year-old is facing including the kidnapping of two-year-old Kutlwano Shalaba, revealed that the mother of three allegedly received a whooping R75 000 into her account moments after reporting her son had been kidnapped.

Keneilwe is facing charges of human trafficking, conspiracy to commit an offense, and making a false statement to the police.

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During the dramatic proceedings at Vanderbijlpark Magistrate’s Court, Sergeant George Motloung said Keneilwe acknowledged the funds.

The suspicious timing of the financial windfall has left many questioning her involvement in her son’s mysterious disappearance.

Kutlwano was reported missing in November last year, sparking a frantic search for the toddler by Boipatong police officers.

This comes after Keneilwe claimed Kutlwano was snatched from her back by a trio traveling in a silver-grey VW Polo while she was walking in Batloung Street.

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However, investigations uncovered that she may have sold her son and reported the case to divert attention.

Speaking during his testimony, Motloung said: “We managed to get her banking record. We know how much was deposited on the same day she alleged the child was kidnapped. Seventy-five thousand rands were deposited into her account on the same day she opened a kidnapping case.”

Giving reasons why the Keneilwe should not be given bail, Motloung said the pregnant mother is a danger to the community.

“The applicant is a danger to children. If given bail, there’s a likelihood that the ones she is carrying [twins] might go through the same as the two-year-old,” said the investigating officer.

She is currently nine months pregnant.

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Motloung further added that Keneilwe would disturb the investigation should she be given bail.

“The same day she opened a case, she contacted another state witness saying she must contact the father of the missing child and ask him to deposit R40 000 for the release of Kutlwano. She also told one of the people she went to Durban with that if the police asked if she was with her son, then she should say yes. She said she would pay the person and do anything for her,” said Motloung.

Closing his testimony, Motloung said the state has a strong case against Keneilwe.

“We still need some records, but we are prioritising the matter. We don’t rest,” he said.